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Recent Examples of brandy
Starlight was founded by the Huber family, who started making brandy in 2000 and released their first bottles four years later.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
The northern French region of Calvados, known for its apple brandy, is ripe for the picking.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Thomas tours Barren’s Distillery + Restaurant, where the shelves are stocked with blueberry gin, blueberry vodka, blueberry brandy, and more.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Aug. 2025
Although the passengers managed to swim or be hauled on ropes to shore, much of the ship’s cargo—which included tea, brandy, nails, iron, and Wright’s paintings—was lost, washed out of the ship’s hold and either plundered by a passing privateer and people living nearby or sunk below the waves.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
The northern French region of Calvados, known for its apple brandy, is ripe for the picking.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Thomas tours Barren’s Distillery + Restaurant, where the shelves are stocked with blueberry gin, blueberry vodka, blueberry brandy, and more.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Aug. 2025
Although the passengers managed to swim or be hauled on ropes to shore, much of the ship’s cargo—which included tea, brandy, nails, iron, and Wright’s paintings—was lost, washed out of the ship’s hold and either plundered by a passing privateer and people living nearby or sunk below the waves.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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Jack Cultivated a Tangible Vision Jack had a clear vision for producing a unique style of whiskey.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The craft bourbon company is known for pushing the limits by trying unique aging techniques such as aging the whiskey at sea and experimenting with woods used in the distilling process.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ingredients of the cocktail include Grey Goose vodka, fresh lemonade and raspberry liqueur, and it is garnished with a skewer of three frozen honeydew melon balls that resemble tennis balls.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Try a Rum Runner, or add a splash of liqueur to ginger ale with a squeeze of lemon juice.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Classic and seasonal cocktails will be available, including Berry Bliss (vodka, blackberry basil simple, lemon and sparkling wine), Gin Flowers (gin, vodka, Lillet, elderflower and grapefruit) and Sunset Pome (bourbon, pomegranate, lemon and honey simple).—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perfecting the bar's signature cocktail, the Birdbath Martini, the creative mixologists at Library Bar, Fairmont Royal York, collaborated with Niagara-region master distillers to create QUILL, an exclusive vodka and gin.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For so long, London’s bar scene has been synonymous with gin.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As for drinks, consider ordering a lavender gin and tonic or a Colorado mule from the specialty menu.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The three of us spent a very enjoyable stretch of days together, walking, talking, drinking vodka and schnapps, watching a rustic Azerbaijani family’s YouTube channel, and cutting open agates on the lapidary saw that Lockwood and Kendall keep in their basement.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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The original’s a sweet, fruity mix—vodka, peach schnapps, iced tea, that sort of thing.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Indian alcohol, wine and spirit exporters could face tariffs as high as 122%, according to the US India Business Council.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Held at the Fontanel, a luxe countryside manse, the evening will include live-fire cooking stations, world-class wine, top-shelf spirits, and a slew of live performances.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 1990s were a pretty dark time in general for the bourbon industry, which by then had been losing ground to vodka and tequila, among other spirits, for decades.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Participating businesses will serve signature dishes, and for an extra fee, the public can go on a tequila tour and taste several tequilas, mezcals and cocktails.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Diners can choose from a wide selection of Mexican tequilas, mescals, and beers, as well as wines from around the globe and innovative cocktails like the Avocado Margarita and Oaxacan Old Fashioned.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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After the firing squad finished its work, victorious Mexican troops reportedly removed Crabb's head and shipped it to Mexico City in a jar of mescal.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Apr. 2024
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“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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